Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed support for constitutional and electoral reforms aimed at creating greater legislative representation for women at both national and state levels.INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated that affirmative action backed by amendments to the Constitution and the Electoral Act offers the most sustainable
Abuja | September 11, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 associations have been shortlisted from a pool of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. INEC disclosed that the screening process was guided by constitutional provisions and the Electoral Act, which set out stringent requirements for groups aspiring
September 4, 2025 | Abuja, NigeriaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has received 19 additional applications from political associations seeking registration as political parties. This brings the total number of applications before the commission to 171. INEC explained that the applications are being reviewed in line with the provisions of the
Abuja, September 3, 2025 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 2.6 million Nigerians have enrolled for online and physical voter registration within just two weeks of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC explained that the surge in participation underscores growing public interest in shaping Nigeria’s democratic future
ABUJA, NIGERIA As preparations intensify for the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning to citizens, urging them to avoid engaging in multiple registrations. The electoral body stressed that any form of duplicate enrolment is illegal and carries severe consequences
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, following a significant surge in participation. Within just nine days of commencement, a total of 96,085 eligible persons have been successfully enrolled. This extension was announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu,
Abuja, July 18, 2025 —The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received a total of 134 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. This disclosure comes as the Commission announced the extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State. The extension is aimed at
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its readiness to commence a fresh voter registration exercise in Ondo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for later in the year. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Commission on Monday, July 15, 2025. INEC disclosed that the Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the high number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ondo State, revealing that a total of 295,856 PVCs remain unclaimed as the state gears up for its governorship election scheduled for November 2025. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, made
As political activities gather momentum in Anambra State, both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their readiness to ensure the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Senatorial bye-election scheduled for August 16 and the governorship election slated for November 8. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye
